Lot 1586
WWI NAVAL DIARY - WHITE STAR LINE INTEREST
an interesting diary in 2 sections by Peter K Prowse, titled Annals of our time during the Great War 1914-1915-1916-1917, with reports every few days about various Ships at a port. For example, 8/5/16 Olympic White Star in Government service, painted black and grey arrived from sea, westerly gale, 10/5/16 Teutonic passed the Rock perch 7.25pm, liner showing up bold and clear against the bronze and gold sunset light of a calm quiet evening'. Also with 2 envelopes to Mr Prowse whilst living in Liverpool, and a letter from 1895 confirming he was promoted to 3rd Mate. Also with a small sketch book from the 1910-20's, with various drawings and watercolours including British ships, Dogs etc, and a 19thc scrap book (1830-50's') with various drawings and other items. (3)
*Peter K Prowse was a Merchant Seaman who lived in Liverpool, who is listed as a Mariner in the 1901 census and appears to have been 34 at that time. We presume this diary was made in Liverpool as he watched the various ships coming into port.
